Fuling 2-Day Travel Guide: 816 Underground Nuclear Plant and Mexin Wine Town

If you want to start a journey full of novelty and exploration around Chongqing, Fuling is definitely a place worth visiting. Here, you can visit the mysterious 816 Underground Nuclear Plant and the fun and joyful Foreigner Street (Mexin Wine Town). Here is a 2-day travel guide for Fuling. Itinerary On the first day, arrive in Fuling and head to the 816 Underground Nuclear Plant. 816 Project Scenic Area: You can take Bus 101 and transfer to Bus 208 from downtown Fuling. Please note that you need to tell the driver your stop in advance, as there is no stop announcement on the bus and you may miss your stop. The whole journey takes about 2.5 hours. Ticket: CNY 60 per person. This nuclear plant is the largest known artificial cave complex in the world and the only scenic area in China that combines the background of the Third Front Movement, the concept of underground nuclear military industry, and the shocking artificial cave. You can visit attractions such as the 104 Nuclear Power Plant and No. 9 Water Diversion Tunnel to experience the greatness and hardships of the builders of the Third Front Movement. Stay overnight in a hotel in downtown Fuling. We chose Batu Hotel this time. Batu Hotel Fuling: The environment is very good. Have a good rest and recharge for the next day's itinerary. On the second day, head to Foreigner Street (Mexin Wine Town) early in the morning. Mexin Wine Town: Here, the classical elegance of Chinese style and the luxurious romance of European style are combined. Gothic spires and European buildings with exquisite murals face Chinese elements such as carved beams and painted rafters and blue bricks and tiles across the creek, complementing each other. After entering the park, go to the European-style area to take photos. The photos are amazing. Visit the European-style castle buildings and experience exotic customs. Then, take the Ferris wheel to enjoy a panoramic view of the town from above. Then, head to the food street to taste various snacks, such as hot and sour rice noodles, grilled sausages, and stinky tofu, to recharge. The romantic Ferris wheel allows you to overlook the panoramic view of the town as it slowly rises. There are also parent-child rides such as the merry-go-round and bumper cars, bringing endless joy. Featured Streets: Mexin Wine Town has many featured streets, such as the food street, style street, and folk street. The food street gathers snacks from all over the world, the style street sells specialty products from various countries, and the folk street displays traditional folk culture, such as handmade embroidery and paper cutting. Transportation Guide High-speed train: From Chongqing North Railway Station to Fuling North Railway Station, the journey takes about 38 minutes and the ticket price is CNY 28.5 per person. Public transportation: Buses in downtown Fuling are convenient, but you may need to transfer to some scenic areas. You can also take a taxi, which is relatively reasonably priced. Accommodation Recommendations Hotels or homestays near Fuling North Railway Station: Close to the station, convenient for travel, and prices vary according to different levels, from budget to luxury. You can choose according to your budget.